Vanished (Wilton/Strait Mystery series Book 1)

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ComiXology Thousands of Digital Comics. East Dane Designer Men's Fashion. Shopbop Designer Fashion Brands. Withoutabox Submit to Film Festivals. Sep 09, Marliss rated it it was ok Shelves: I stopped reading this book after a few pages because it seemed unrealistic to me. Apparently, three large men invaded Trent and Diane's home around dinner time.

Two men overpowered Trent in the living room while one took Jeffrey, the three-year-old, captive and made Diane go upstairs and pack suitcases for everyone. What happened to all the noise, etc. Or if they just walked in, why are Diane and Jeffrey still there to tamely be taken captive while Trent fight I stopped reading this book after a few pages because it seemed unrealistic to me.

Or if they just walked in, why are Diane and Jeffrey still there to tamely be taken captive while Trent fights the other two men? Then Diane is upset with Trent because he was overpowered? Then she asks one of the two men to check to see if the stove's off, and he does it? Not to mention that the chivalrous intruder lets Diane carry her son while he hefts the suitcases. Despite the obvious signs of struggle, uneaten food, etc. The hackneyed interview with the police finished it for me.

I can put up with some poor dialogue and grammar if the story is realistic and keeps my attention. This book didn't, I am sorry to say. Some people may say that if I can't say something nice I shouldn't say anything at all. My opinion is that an honest evaluation, perhaps especially if it is bad, is helpful both to the author, and the readers. The novel opens with the abduction of Trent and Diane Michner and their young son, Jeffrey.

A dying man warns them not to trust the police, and launches them on an investigation that leads from the US to Haiti.

The story is intriguing, and will especially appeal to readers who prefer a gentler mystery. Readers interested in orphanages that care for Haitian children will also find the book interesting. Canadian author Barbara Ann Derksen is a multi-published author of fiction and non-fiction, including a series of devotional books for bikers. Book two in the Wilton-Strait series, Presumed Dead, delves into the biker world. You can learn more about the author, including her books and speaking ministry, at her website. Vanished is the first book in the series of 'mysteries' starring Andrea Wilton and Brian Strait.

This particular book is a little bit mystery and a little bit thriller. I was not surprised or shocked by anything that happened in the book, though some readers may be surprised. Andrea and Brian are enjoyable characters that I think anyone can relate to.

They do make some mistakes, but they mean well. The banter back and forth is amusing and definitely something I would engage in with my friends. I realize I'm not saying a lot about the plot or what happens, but I don't want to give anything away. The little details drove me nuts, because some of them were wrong. I've been a certified diver for over 25 yrs and not once have I heard a driver call fins "flippers," for example. None of these details would be picked up on by the average person, and I know it shouldn't bug me, but it does.

I'm interested and invested enough in the characters that I've already read the second book in the series. Do you love reading books with mystery and intrigue, with a Christian theme? Then you will love reading Vanished by Barbara Ann Derksen. This fast paced novel will keep you glued to its pages.

The author has done a great job of developing a storyline that is fast past and full of plot twist and turns, which will keep you on your toes. Just when I thought I had the plot figured out, off it went in another direction. Even with all this, the book was easy to read and follow. I really like the charact Do you love reading books with mystery and intrigue, with a Christian theme? I really like the characters Barbara Ann Derksen created for this book. They are both believable and real to life. It was easy to identify with them and follow them throughout the story.

I really liked Vanished by Barbara Ann Derksen and recommend it to all readers. Death, fire, and kidnapping send Andrea Wilton and Brian Strait to the country of Haiti where voodoo, restavic children, and scuba diving lead them to discover a diabolical plot that sets nerves on edge. Good but lacking The reading was good loved the faith , clean reading.

But the characters did there part and saved there friends and solved wrongs being done to others,but didn't like the fact that this child that won there hearts was left behind. There her writing surfaced as she worked under contract as a journalist for six years with over articles published in newspapers and magazines during that time.

She began attending Colorado Christian Writer's Conferences and each year, under the tutelage of great Christian writer's like James Scott Bell, Angela Hunt, and others, she honed her skills and then published her first book in With 19 books to her credit, one currently inactive and awaiting revision, each one surpasses the last, according to her readers. The new series has given them something to think about as she delves into the world….

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Filtering Exclude erotica Include mainstream erotica Include all erotica. About Publish Join Sign In. Readers Benefits of registering Where are my ebooks? Describe your issue Have a question not already answered in the links at left or on our main FAQ page? Vanished By Barbara Ann Derksen. Where could they be and does God answer prayers, two questions they find the answers to as they journey to another world of voodoo, murder, and more missing people.

Andrea and Brian also discover each other as they learn to scuba, and fight a common enemy. The bad guys are not far behind and do everything in their power to discourage the search. A neighbor is murdered on her doorstep leaving behind the first clue in the search. Andrea and Brian follow one clue after another, all the way to Haiti. More missing people lead them to voodoo ceremonies and throw away children. Andrea grows more confident and begins to look a little more closely at Brian as a true friend. Their confidence in their Lord and in each other grows as they discover the evil that lurks just around the corner.

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Also by This Author. Readers of This Book Also Read. Log-in to write a review or add a video review. Angie Parrett on Sep. Two men in a black Mustang shadow the couple. It was an easy quick read and the story kept my attention fairly well. There were a few plot twists and surprises but it wasn't one of those "Oh My Goodness, I didn't see that coming" type of books.

There is some easy banter between friends with a blossoming relationship that you know is coming. The two main characters decide to save their friends and have many obstacles to face including their house being burned down.

There is a great side story that will really warm your heart as they show compassion to a little girl in Haiti. I enjoyed the fact that Andrea came into her own and became an independent and strong woman by the end of the story. This is a great weekend of vacation read, the type of book that you don't have to think to much about as you go along.